Political Science · International Relations
UGC NET 2023 Political Science
Consider the following statements regarding the generations of human rights. Choose the most appropriate answer from the codes given below.
- 1. The first generation focused on civil and political rights.
- 2. The second generation focused on collective rights.
- 3. The third generation focused on political rights.
- 4. The second generation focused on economic, social and cultural rights.
- 5. The third generation focused on collective rights.
A1, 2 and 3 only
B2, 3 and 4 only
C1, 3 and 4 only
D1, 4 and 5 only ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 1, 4 and 5 only — The correct statements are 1, 4 and 5.
Explanation
★The correct statements are 1, 4 and 5.
★The first generation of rights covered civil and political rights, so 1 is true.
★The second generation covered economic, social and cultural rights, so 4 is true.
★The third generation covered collective or solidarity rights, so 5 is true.
★Statement 2 is wrong, as collective rights belong to the third generation.
★Statement 3 is wrong, as the third generation is not about political rights.
★So the right set is the first, fourth and fifth statements.
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